1994 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · M194 ALC
1994 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07/08/1994. Recorded mileage 53,443 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1796cc
M194 ALC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 53,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M194 ALC Mileage History
- 24/01/202253,098 mi
- 23/01/202353,195 mi+97 mi
- 19/01/202453,375 mi+180 mi
- 18/07/202553,443 mi+68 mi
- 21/07/202553,443 mi
Average of roughly 99 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M194 ALC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 3 Series (M194 ALC) between January 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))”.
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